1. Own a Small Business in Largo? Join Patch in 3 Minutes.  It is easy. It is free. It can bring your business great benefits. Edit your information. See who is following and reviewing your business. Add photos, videos, and more.

2. Florida to Stop "No Child Left Behind' The Obama Administration approved waivers for a total of 10 states, allowing them to opt out of most of the rules of the program. The Pinellas County School Superintendent responds to the announcement that Florida would no longer need to adhere to "No Child Left Behind."

3. City Commission Community Development. Drive-throughs, senior housing, and a new apartment complex are three economic development projects the city commission considered recently. Plus, construction started on the new Highland Recreation Complex.

4. Dog Gets a New Leash on Life. Sox came to the SPCA in mid-December with a rubber band holding his mouth closed. On Feb. 10 he headed to his forever home almost completely healed.

Want to help other dogs find forever homes?  Pinellas County is looking for volunteers to help with dog walking, straightening up parks, painting, training, office work, fundraising and more.

5. Valentine's Day Guide. Valentine's Day as you know is Tuesday (Feb. 14).

• Need some ideas on where to go in Largo for Valentine's Dinner? 
• Give your valentine cookies with a sweet mission. Casey's Cookies offers developmentally and physically disabled adults the opportunity to learn teamwork and valuable job skills.
• Want some more Valentine's Day ideas? Check the Largo Patch Valentine's Day Guide. We will continue to add more suggestions.  Please, share your ideas, too.